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A&E doctor describes chaotic scenes on Friday Bank holiday as alcohol-related incidents 'rocket' despite lockdown

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An A&E doctor has described chaotic scenes in hospital last night as drink-related incidents and violence spiked with many patients attending after appearing to defy lockdown.

Dr Ben Stewart, a doctor at a North West hospital, said his team were shocked at the numbers of people requiring treatment on Friday, May 8 into the early hours of the morning on Saturday.

He described chaotic scenes during his 12.5 hour shift, with many patients being taken to hospital for alcohol or drug related injuries.

The doctor said A&E has been noticeably quieter since the lockdown was introduced, due to people avoiding hospitals because of coronavirus and less people going out drinking.

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